new lines on the map

[*wildcats forever*]

(01-28-2017, 11:59 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Article from the Independent today quotes a senior Chinese official saying war with the US is looking more practical, and that information is spreading throughout the Chinese military. Going to be interesting to see if this is just bloviating or not.

This raises the question of how well do we consider consequences, whether intended or simply unanticipated. Of course we have little or no idea of how much thought is put into an issue when the news of 'whatever' action is being reported. To me it seems Nations of the World are currently a little more politically sensitive than normal, and this volatility is a bit unpredictable at best. Traditionally such an environment has dictated a lower profile than what current events have yielded.

Take this step toward isolationism in recent days, and imagine which countries are rejoicing and which ones are getting a little skittish, if not scared. It could lead to some long-term headaches few believed probable, with costs inestimable at the moment. I'm truly concerned.